Quality Systems Engineer

Novelis • Guthrie, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a world leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider, with approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The company is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, providing innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. The Novelis Guthrie, KY team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Management Systems Engineer for its Guthrie, KY facility. This role is responsible for the continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality management system, working closely with all levels of plant personnel. The QMS Engineer will facilitate activities to advance quality management systems to meet business needs and adhere to external standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, self-directed teammate with initiative to own and drive Process Quality in alignment with the Novelis Operating System (NOS®) and possesses the ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific Field
• Minimum of five years of experience in relevant Quality management system responsibility with auto industry emphasis in a large-tier one organization.
• Assignments of increasing complexity and magnitude addressing implementation of IATF 16949 and will normally have worked in at least several deployment initiatives.
• IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 auditor trained & certified.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and customer service skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to use human relation skills to motivate, train, understand, influence, and develop others to attain the objectives.
• Desire to take initiative and develop a proactive relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid computer skills with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new software programs quickly.
• Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• ETQ Reliance user knowledge

Responsibilities

• Manage the site Quality Business Management System maintenance and update including interfaces with external organizations primarily NOVI and ATL.
• Adhere to and implement regulatory requirements and standards certifications as required by the business unit. Primarily IATF16949, ISO9001-2015, ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative) and CSR (Customer Specific Requirements).
• Collaborate with Customers representatives during customer directed audits.
• Plan and lead internal audit function and is responsible for planning and organization readiness for the annual registrar (Intertek) and corporate audits. As well as customer audits, surveys and assessments as needed.
• Responsible for Document Control and repository key user (EtQ).
• Responsible for LPA Audit Program Scheduling and completion follow up.
• Support Process Leader and PPQ Leader on Management Reviews, major quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Use NOS (Novelis Operating System) methodologies to resolve customer complaints and troubleshoot internal quality concerns. (Often involving provision of technical assistance and advice to the customer).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior